Martin Deschner

Martin Deschner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and has a career spanning academic and clinical roles. Previously, he served as Director of Psychological Services at The McDermott Center for Pain Management (1997–2006). His current work focuses on psychological services for cancer patients at Parkland Outpatient Clinic and Moncrief Cancer Institute in Fort Worth.

Education:

• BS in Psychology, Southern Methodist University (1974)
• MA in Counseling Psychology, Southern Methodist University (1979)
• PhD in Clinical Psychology, UT Southwestern Medical Center (1989)

Research Interests: Dr. Deschner specializes in clinical psychology with a focus on chronic pain management, neuropsychological disorders, and psychiatric care. His work integrates behavioral medicine, interdisciplinary pain management, and the psychosocial aspects of chronic conditions. He has contributed to protocols for opioid misuse screening and pre-surgical evaluations for implantable therapies.

Publications Trends: His articles emphasize chronic pain treatment outcomes, neuropsychological assessment tools (e.g., CERAD battery), and the impact of healthcare policies on pain management. Recent work explores telomere length in depression and cognitive reversion in mild cognitive impairment.

Awards & Grants: No specific awards or grants mentioned in the text.

Advising & Clinical Work: He advises on pain management policies and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams. His clinical practice includes psychological support for cancer patients and caregivers.

Labs/Teams: Active at Parkland Outpatient Clinic and Moncrief Cancer Institute, focusing on integrative care for chronic pain and oncology patients.